About this property
Set on stunning grounds and situated on the outskirts of the village of Moreton, is this characterful, semi-detached house, Deer Leap Cottage. Renovated to a high standard whilst retaining its traditional charm, this characterful abode boasts many charismatic features that create a relaxing base from which to enjoy a family escape to Dorset with spectacular countryside walks to discover. Make yourself at home in the inviting sitting area and settle on the large plush corner sofa, enjoying the heat of the open fire. Make use of the quality kitchen appliances to cook up your own delicious meals, with sleek fitted units and a stylish breakfast bar to perch at, you can keep the chef of the group company as the tasty aromas fill the room. Settle down with your family or friends at the dining table in the living/dining room, popping open a bottle of bubbly and toasting to a long-awaited holiday. Once the evening draws to a close, make your way up to one of the elegant bedrooms, each benefitting from attractive furnishings for storage, quality linens, and a vanity basin unit. Discover the master double bedroom, featuring a Smart TV and a spacious layout, a further double home to a traditional decorative fireplace, and finally a lovely twin room. Freshen up in the shower room, with a walk-in shower perfect for feeling refreshed after a long day of sightseeing. Relish the gorgeous surroundings and take strolls through the shared grounds of Deer Leap House, often coming across wild deer roaming the gardens, you can also find a communal tennis court, an outdoor swimming pool and table tennis. If you can tear yourself away from this delightful Dorset dwelling, venture on down the road and into Crossways to find the local shops and pubs, just an easy walk from your doorstep, as well as the Moreton trains station being close by too, perfect for day trips to Weymouth and Bournemouth. Take a ramble into the quaint village of Moreton and admire the church, well known for its windows etched by the Whistler and the resting place of T.E. Lawrence, more commonly known as Lawrence of Arabia. The cottage is right in the heart of ‘Thomas Hardy country’, with his birthplace of Bockhampton and home at Max Gate nearby and perfect attractions for any fans of the acclaimed writer. A wealth of fun at the seaside can be had in the resort of Weymouth, with a long sandy beach to enjoy on sunny days, backed by a host of amusement from arcades and fairground rides, to the marvellous Sandworld and SEA LIFE Centre. Discover the incredible scenery of Lulworth Cove on the Jurassic Coast, with pristine white sands and clear blue waters, you won’t believe you’re still on English shores! The South West Coast Path offers a fantastic way to explore the coast, allowing you to come across secluded bays, quiet coves and stunning sea vistas. Venture into the Dorset AONB for plenty of walks across the luscious landscape, or delight in long bike rides along the quiet country roads. Spend the day exploring the amazing historic houses in the area like Athelhamption House & Gardens, Hardy’s Cottage run by the National Trust, Kingston Maurward Animal Park and Gardens, and Lulworth Castle. The fun-filled Monkey World is just over five miles away, home to a wealth of rescued monkeys and apes in an open-air park, as well as the Tank Museum, perfect for any history or automobile enthusiasts. Secure your adventurous stay in Dorset at Deer Leap Cottage.
Moreton is a village resting in the Dorset countryside, around six miles from the Jurassic Coast. Moreton is known for it's former resident T.E.Lawrence, better known as Lawrence of Arabia, a celebrated soldier, writer and pioneering archaeologist who lived in Cloud's Hill cottage, now owned by the National Trust. The nearest amenities can be found in the nearby village of Crossways, home to a local shop and several pubs.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x double with Smart TV and basin, 1 x double with basin, 1 x twin with basin.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Kitchen.
Living/dining room with open fire
Electric oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, 2 x Smart TVs, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair, travel cot and stairgate available on request.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Lawned garden.
Communal grounds including heated outdoor swimming pool (open from the beginning of 1st of June - 1st October), tennis court (with basketball net) (rackets can be provided), table tennis and unfenced lake.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.3 miles.
Train Station 3 min walk.
Note: Logs provided for open fire during winter months.
(Communal grounds are shared with Deer Leap House 1060785).
Note: This property can be booked with Ref 1060785 sleeping 21 guests in total.
Nearby points of interest
- The Tank Museum
- Monkey World
- The Dinosaur Museum
- Poole Harbour
- Durdle Door
- Lulworth Cove
- Corfe Castle
- Kingston Lacy - National Trust
Reviews (20)
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June
If you dont mind an extremely messy pool area with dozens of old deflated pool toys and pool house with a pool cover that does not function the way it is supposed to and it means the cover has to be manually pool off and back then you wont mind this house. There is no wi-fi in the cottage and definitely no sky tv or netflix available only basic tv channels. The owner is extremely unhelpful and virtually impossible to contact. The only time I could speak to her (Hannah) was when she came to check the pool. She did not return any messages I left. The blinds in the kitchen did not work which makes it very hot for most of the day plus the shower was quite dirty and obviously hasnt had a good clean for a long time. I found it very frustrating that what was advertised was not delivered - no wi-fi unless you sit in the corner by the front door and no sky tv. My grandchildren and myself like to watch a film in the evening to unwind but this wasnt possible at all. The house is in a lovely location and grounds but does not deliver what it advertises!! Please read Roger's comments before booking. I left the property two days early as I was on my own with 2 grandchildren by then and did not feel confident having no wi-fi in case of emergencies. June Lacey
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Roger
However, based on our experiences, there are a number of important issues which I feel I should share with others who might be considering booking. We were a party of 4 adults, 3 children aged 9, 4 and 17 months and a dog. A couple of weeks prior to our departure my daughter made a number of unsuccessful attempts to communicate with you about the provision of equipment. There was never an answer or reply, so I used the online facility to request a high chair and a stair gate prior to our visit. When we arrived, a high chair without a tray was provided but no stair gate. We tried to make contact again immediately but again no answer or reply. We had to improvise with a make-shift clumsy and inconvenient workaround until a stair gate arrived. It never did, for the entire duration of our stay. Believe me, this is a big deal if you have a highly mobile toddler. If you donât have a stair gate or have no intention of providing one, then please donât pretend that you will, and make this clear in your pre-booking information so visitors can properly evaluate if the property will meet their needs. There was no pool code readily provided to us upon arrival as promised. Our neighbours in the main house kindly provided us with it from their information booklet. Our information booklet went undiscovered for a couple of days until we noticed it in an unmarked folder in an unexpected location. There is no WiFi in the main living accommodation of the cottage. This is a plain fact, not an opinion. Huddling up against the interconnecting door to the adjoining main house to tap into their WiFi does not cut it. As a consequence of no useable WiFi, access to the claimed Netflix and Sky services is not available, Freeview only. I notice that from previous reviews that this is an ongoing situation. If the subscription payments are being made you need to raise this with your service provider immediately. If you do not intend to rectify this then please be honest about it instead of accusing your guests of tampering with the equipment. Mid week, our neighbours kindly provided us with a high chair complete with a tray that they did not need after they heard about our difficulty using the provided one at meal times as it did not match the table height in the kitchen. On our final day of our holiday my wife finally tracked you down while you were visiting the main house, hoping to discuss our unresolved issues with you before leaving. When presented with our numerous unresolved issues (more than I have had space to communicate in this review), you declined to discuss these issues with us so my wife returned to the cottage for a couple of minutes to provide you with a written list. During the few minutes that it took for us to provide you with the list, you hastily departed from the premises, leaving it to the housekeeping staff to make your excuses that you had âneeded urgently to leave due to a sudden family crisisâ . We hope all is well with your family and I have deliberately delayed writing this review for a week in the hope that you might contact us with some explanations. None have been forthcoming. Based on our experience, we could not recommend staying at your holiday accommodation as we do not have confidence that you can deliver the service and provision that you advertise and accept full payment for.
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Hilary
Luckily we got on with the family staying in Deer Leap House so sharing facilities was not a problem. The accommodation was comfortable and clean. BUT we were frustrated that, on arrival, the pool was locked, the TV didn't work and the WiFi was non-existent. It took multiple calls from us to the owner and to Sykes Cottages before we received any response. The first two problems needn't have been problems if preparations had been done properly. The third I think is mis-selling and was a problem for my daughter who needed to work. Much better to be honest and say there is no WiFi. The weather was mainly good and we enjoyed our holiday in the end.